The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) directs shopping mall operators across Luzon to open their parking spaces to the public as preparations for the expected effects of Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and enhanced habagat continue. In a memorandum order dated July 9, 2026, the MMDA says the measure takes effect Thursday evening and remains in place “until the passage of the typhoon.”
The MMDA links the request to anticipated strong winds and heavy rainfall that are expected to affect Metro Manila and other provinces. Alongside the directive, reporting also notes that several malls in Metro Manila are complying by offering parking to vehicles during the period of preparations and during the typhoon’s expected impact.
Overall, the policy is intended to increase parking availability for the public during the weather disturbance. The MMDA’s order sets a specific timeframe tied to the typhoon’s passage, rather than a fixed end date, and applies to mall operators within the region covered by its advisory.
